No, wait, isn't "medium creativity people" the same thing as "people"? Ok, it's not important, moving on...
See the article HERE
So they've listed 18 things highly creative people do differently. Here we go.
1) They daydream
I daydream a lot. Lately I've done it a little less, but that's just because I'm somewhat stressed out. Before I used to set aside time for daydreaming. I'd lay on the couch, close my eyes and just think about wonderful things that I imagined would happen. I have to say that it made me feel great. In fact, I should start daydreaming again, I bet it would really help with the stress!
2) They observe everything
Well, kinda. In a sense that often I get new ideas for my blog or whatever when I'm riding my bike around town or walking in the woods or just looking out of the window. The thing is that I need to write everything down immediately, otherwise it'll be lost forever
3) They work the hours that work for them
Ooooooh yes. I'm not a morning person as far as productivity goes. I'm not cranky or anything, I just can't get my ass up to do anything useful before noon (if I don't have to). During the afternoon my brain starts to light up with ideas and after 5 pm it's time to start working on them. Or I could just stay in bed all day and do nothing, that works too.
4) They take time for solitude
All you have to do is read my posting about dating a person who lives in another country, and you get the picture. Being alone is great. Just like being in good company is great after you've been alone.
5) They turn life's obstacles around
Eeeeh, this is debatable when it comes to me. Sometimes I can't get with the whole "if live gives you lemons, make lemonade" movement, because I tend to think also that if the lemons just keep on arriving time and time again, eventually you'll get a stomach ache for drinking all that lemonade, and maybe you should just call it quits. There's only so much pain and disappointment I can take. On the other hand, it doesn't mean you can't try again a little later.
6) They seek out new experiences
This is why I travel alone. Not being influenced by the wants and needs or prejudice of your fellow traveler makes you see and do things you might not have done otherwise. When you're alone, nobody's censoring you.
7) They "fail up"
See number 5. And then try again a little later.
8) They ask the big questions
Read my posting about what happens when we die...
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| I drink hot chocolate in the morning, and I often find this weird formation of what looks like sheet music on the inside of the mug. A cool coincidence, or a message from GOD to give music a go? |
9) They people-watch
Yessirrrrr. The best place to sit when you're eating or having coffee by yourself is in front of the window so you can spy the passers-by, or in the corner from where you can see the whole restaurant/coffee shop etc.
10) They take risks
Yeeeeeeee well not quite. I tend to take calculated risks. Which actually aren't risks at all.
11) They view all of life as an opportunity to self-expression
Someone once told me that it was annoying how I was good at everything I did. Obviously that wasn't true, but what is true is that I've always had many passions and interests, and I do always aim to be good at what I do. In fact, if I'm not good enough at what I do, I tend to let it go after a while. But seeing that I've been passionate about many different things, such as singing, playing the piano, radio, dubbing, boxing, drawing, yoga, languages, travelling, writing.... makes me think that indeed any means of self-expression is good enough for me. Especially boxing, which I used to express my anger to one of my boyfriends once. Don't worry, he deserved it.
12) They follow their true passions
Well, I'd like to follow them, only I'm too much of a coward to do it. Maybe one day.
13) They get out of their own heads
As in getting inside other people's minds, and understanding them better? Nope, not me. I barely get myself, and tend to spend more time making someone understand me than trying to understand them. Yes, I'm a bad bad person.
14) They lose track of time
Can happen, if I'm really into some idea and I know I don't need to be anywhere and nobody's expecting me. But to totally lose track of time and forget a meeting or whatnot? Nope. I'm too organized for that. Although I'm almost always late.
15) They surround themselves with beauty
I'm currently buying new artwork for my future apartment. This apartment exists somewhere in the unknown. Actually, it's a little sad I'm buying stuff for the future, when I could enjoy them now. And no, ask any one of my old friends, I'm not someone with exceptional taste. But I'm getting better though!
16) They connect the dots
They connect whatnow? I have a light bulb moment every 10 years, I wouldn't exactly call that connecting the dots. I do however often feel guilty and embarrassed for all the stupid ideas I have.
17) They constantly shake things up
Being unhappy is the only way to make a change happen in my life. When I'm happy, I just want things to stay the way they are forever, which is neither possible nor good for me. I might shake things up every once in a while, but in a controlled way. Can't get too risky, otherwise I'll get scared.
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| This is not creativity, this is IKEA |
18) They make time for mindfulness
When I did yoga I never managed to clear my mind. It's like when they say "don't think about pink fat elephants" and then that's all you can think about. Daydreaming is the closest I'll ever get to being mindful. But that's close enough.
So there you have it folks. I've always had a creative side to me, but I'm also very organized and pragmatic at times and therefore I'll never be a true artist. But that's ok, we can't all be highly creative. Sometimes I do wish though that I'd be REALLY good at something that I love to do. Or maybe I should just stick with my passions a little bit longer instead of changing my mind every 10 seconds... Still, I think the ability to get excited about things is a blessing in itself.
Wishing you a highly creative weekend. Go get jiggy with it.
PS. Happy Women's Day I guess. If there was ever a day to get a sex change operation, it's tomorrow.
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